BIG SKY CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Dec. 2, 2008

2008 OUTLOOK: Will be one of the Bears' main offensive threats, providing size and strength in the frontcourt... Worked hard in the offseason to improve overall game, and looks to be one of conference's top scorers and rebounders.

2007-08: Was Big Sky Conference honorable-mention player... Led Bears in scoring (383, 13.2/game), rebounds (168, 5.8) and minutes played (828, 28.6)... Was second in shots blocked (10)... Scored a season-high 21 points in UNC's victory against VMI and scored 18 points against Gonzaga in "The Kennel."

JUNIOR COLLEGE (Indian Hills CC): Played alongside current Bear Robert Palacios... Helped Indian Hills to 58-9 two-year record... Played for current UNC Associate Head Coach B.J. Hill.

PERSONAL: Son of Valerie Banks and George Flowers... Majoring in communications... Played prep basketball at George Washington High in Denver.